Detailing Chat & Questions Thread

[Matt e]

what tar remover are you using?, clay bar/mitt can remove it

 

[Bluebeard]

thought and wash my dads car this morning , it's been a while. It also sits underneath a tree and the near side and the roof is covered in tree sap. I washed and used the tar remover and scrubbed as best as i could but there's still a lot sap on the car. Is there anything i can do other than go at it again and again?

I’ve used this on a car once, worked really really well. Also, if you can, hot water.

DIY Detail Tree Sap Remover 500ml | eBay

Removes tree sap easily from painted surfaces, plastic, rubber, glass & moldings without rubbing or buffing. The Tree Sap Remover wipes off easily and is also great for removing tar, bee pollen, bug residue, wax and silicone.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[Geddes]

what tar remover are you using?, clay bar/mitt can remove it

I’m using Gyoen Tar, it’s not just spots here and there it’s like a thick layer of it. I’ve gotten most of it off it’s just the stubern left overs. It’s mainly the roof and spoiler that’s left

 

[Geddes]

I’ve used this on a car once, worked really really well. Also, if you can, hot water.

DIY Detail Tree Sap Remover 500ml | eBay

Removes tree sap easily from painted surfaces, plastic, rubber, glass & moldings without rubbing or buffing. The Tree Sap Remover wipes off easily and is also great for removing tar, bee pollen, bug residue, wax and silicone.

www.ebay.co.uk

Thanks I will take a look at that. Been a very long time since I’ve been on eBay lol. Did you just leave it to dwel for a few mins and wipe off or did it just need a pressure washer to get rid of it

 

[Bluebeard]

Thanks I will take a look at that. Been a very long time since I’ve been on eBay lol. Did you just leave it to dwel for a few mins and wipe off or did it just need a pressure washer to get rid of it

Car was dry and cold, out of direct sunlight, sprayed it on, left to sit for 2/3 mins, then washed the panels with a bucket of hot water and a microfibre cloth. (They’re more grabby than wash mitts - that was my justification)

 

[davo172]

Clay bar will remove it

 

[JD]

I need something ultra hydrophobic that’s plastic clear friendly. My rear screen isn’t heated and coming into the cooler months it makes it impossible to see out of until well into my journey. Any suggestions?

 

[JamesBryan]

I need something ultra hydrophobic that’s plastic clear friendly. My rear screen isn’t heated and coming into the cooler months it makes it impossible to see out of until well into my journey. Any suggestions?

Gtechniq G5 can be used on plastics.

Not sure about any of the ceramic offerings with them being solvent based.

 

[JD]

Gtechniq G5 can be used on plastics.

Not sure about any of the ceramic offerings with them being solvent based.

Good shout. It’s been a while since I’ve used that. I’ll order some.